Austin neighborhood Archives

Our Lady of the Angels Mission helps struggling community

— April 21, 2020

Sister Stephanie Baliga is normally wearing multiple hats — including teacher, business administrator and development director. These days, she is pretty much wearing just…

Weekend DUI patrols planned in Chicago
— November 29, 2019

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI saturation patrols Friday through Sunday (Nov. 29-Dec. 1) in the Chicago Lawn and Austin police districts. Saturation patrols will…
DUI patrol targets Chicago’s Austin neighborhood
— June 29, 2019

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI saturation patrol in the Austin area Saturday night and Sunday morning. The saturation patrol will be June 29-30, from 7 p.m….
Austin neighborhood robberies bring warnings from police
— March 6, 2018

Chicago police are warning residents of the Austin area to be alert for potential robberies while sitting in or exiting their vehicle. Two armed robberies took place recently within…
Chicago residents, police: Safer streets start at home
— October 9, 2017

Aisha Oliver, a resident of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, says that people in Austin and other troubled areas can’t expect law enforcement and elected officials to wipe their problems…

Challenger takes on Davis for congressional seat
— September 17, 2019

Kina Collins says she may not top her Democratic primary opponent in fund-raising, but she will top him in organizing. Collins is taking on longtime 7th District U.S. Rep. Danny Davis…
Peace Center opens in Austin neighborhood
— May 28, 2018

If running the Archdiocese of Chicago doesn’t work out, Cardinal Blasé Cupich may have writing advertising slogans to fall back on. Walking through the former Austin Bank, which…
Push made for funds to fight gun violence in city
— January 30, 2018

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin this week will introduce legislation seeking to have gun violence in Chicago designated a public health epidemic. Such a designation, the commissioner…